27 chic items from Madewell, J.Crew and Cézanne for 2026

With the temperatures rising in NYC, I took a good look at my summer wardrobe and decided it needed an upgrade in 2026. Yes, trend-defying basics like a good pair of linen trousers or a crewneck tee will never go out of style. But it never hurts to throw in a few trend-forward items, like the colorful jeans trend fashionistas are wearing or the It-girl hack of tying a silk scarf as a bandana. It just so happens that I found a lot of creations from Madewell, J.Crew, and Cézanne that were hits.

Scroll down for my editor-approved list of low-lift, high-reward summer picks. From French women’s classics like gingham capris and lace-trim dresses to Scandi summery new arrivals like woven totes and linen balloon pants. Ahead, the 27 best finds from Madewell, J.Crew, and Cézanne for summer 2026. Spoiler: cool-girl accessories are worth browsing, trust me.